Obituaries

Lillian C. Thunee

Lillian C. Thunee

October 20, 2025

Lillian C. Thunee, age 96, of Alexandria, formerly of Parkers Prairie, died on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Alomere Health in Alexandria.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Rev. Michael Peterson officiating. Interment will take place at the Parkers Prairie Cemetery.

Visitation is one hour prior to...

Dr. Frederick A. Townsend

Dr. Frederick A. Townsend

October 19, 2025

PRECIOUS IN THE SIGHT OF THE LORD, IS THE DEATH OF HIS GODLY ONE.

Psalm. 116:15

On Sunday October 19, 2025 Dr. Frederick Allen Townsend passed from this life and began experiencing eternity and “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived, the things God has prepared for those who love Him” (1...

Elaine A. Rain

Elaine A. Rain

October 18, 2025

Elaine A. Rain, age 95, of Perham, formerly of Alexandria, died on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Perham Living.

Private interment will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis.

Sarah Dawn Pomeranz

Sarah Dawn Pomeranz

October 12, 2025

Sarah Dawn Pomeranz, 35, of Le Sueur MN. passed away on Sunday October 12, after a lengthy battle with health complications spanning the past 6 years.

Celebrations of Sarah's life will take place in both Le Sueur and Parkers Prairie. In Le Sueur, a Celebration of Life will be held Friday, October 24, at 5:30pm to 6:30 pm at the Kolden...

Dennis Kenneth Karger

Dennis Kenneth Karger

October 10, 2025

Dennis Kenneth Karger, age 86, of Parkers Prairie, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025, at St. William’s Living Center in Parkers Prairie.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Kirk Lee officiating. Music is provided by organist, Maureen Diedrich and vocalist, Dedra Zwieg. Interment will...

LeRoy "Roy" G. Shafer

LeRoy "Roy" G. Shafer

October 10, 2025

LeRoy “Roy” G. Shafer, age 82, of Alexandria, died on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Edgewood Senior Living in Alexandria.

A celebration of life gathering will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria. Guests are encouraged to dress casually and stay for food and fellowship. Interment of Roy...

Alan "Al" H. Riedel

Alan "Al" H. Riedel

October 8, 2025

Alan H. Riedel, age 90, of Parkers Prairie, died on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at St. William’s Living Center in Parkers Prairie.

Friends and family will gather to honor and celebrate the lives of both Alan and Diane at 11 a.m., Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Immanual Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Kirk Lee officiating. Full military honors for...

Alton "Al" L. Worlie

Alton "Al" L. Worlie

October 4, 2025

Alton “Al” “Rock” L. Worlie, age 70, of Cambridge died on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at his home.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Rev. Terry Finnern officiating. Full military honors accorded by the Minnesota Honor Guard and the Veterans Memorial Honor Guard.

Visitation is...

Steven Branson

Steven Branson

October 2, 2025

Steven G. Branson, age 81, of Alexandria, died unexpectedly on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Essentia Health Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota.

Interment will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis.

Steven, a longtime resident of Alexandria, was a devoted husband, father, and “Boppy.” He faithfully served 23 years as a registered nurse in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps and was...

Paul F. Nelson

Paul F. Nelson

October 1, 2025

After a life of service to his community, his country, his friends, and his family, Paul Nelson, age 92, of Alexandria passed away on October 1, 2025, living a life well lived and to the fullest.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, October 24, 2025, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria. Full military honors...

Larry “Speedy” Norris

Larry “Speedy” Norris

September 30, 2025

Larry “Speedy” D. Norris, age 66, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on September 30, 2025, at Galeon Senior Care Center in Osakis.

A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Clotho. Following the service, a celebration of life will take place from 1–5 p.m. at the American...

Judith L. Noga

Judith L. Noga

September 30, 2025

Judith Noga, 93, of Bemidji, died, on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Tamarack Court Assisted Living facility, Bemidji.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, October 6, 2025, at Cease Funeral Home, Bemidji with Peter Lind officiating. Interment will be at the Holy Cross Cemetery of Bemidji.

Visitation is one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Judith...

Gustav "Gus" W. T. Berninghaus

Gustav "Gus" W. T. Berninghaus

September 28, 2025

Gustav "Gus" W. T. Berninghaus, age 95, of Osakis, went peacefully to be with his Lord in his heavenly home on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at his home in Osakis.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, October 6, 2025, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Alexandria, with Pastor Jonathan Jahnke officiating. Full military honors will be...

Nancy L. Haggenmiller

Nancy L. Haggenmiller

September 23, 2025

Nancy L. Haggenmiller, age 61, of Miltona, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Alomere Health in Alexandria.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at St. William’s Catholic Church in Parkers Prairie with Fr. Jeremy Theis officiating. Inurnment will take place at the church cemetery.

Visitation will take place on Tuesday, September 30th,...

Janice M. Bjerkness

Janice M. Bjerkness

September 23, 2025

Janice M. Bjerkness, age 76, of Evansville, formerly of Brandon, died on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at Alomere Health.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Brandon with Father Jeremy Theis officiating. Internment will take place at Brandon Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 pm, with 5...

Janyce "Jan" M. Struck

Janyce "Jan" M. Struck

September 21, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Janyce “Jan” Mae Bjorklund Struck, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend on September 21, 2025. She was 85 years old.

A private graveside service will be held at Geneva Cemetery, Alexandria.

Jan was born on July 8, 1940, to Norm and Mae (Wickstrom) Bjorklund in Minneapolis. Her life was...

Joan K. Wagner

Joan K. Wagner

September 20, 2025

Joan K. Wagner, age 72, of Alexandria died on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Bethany on the Lake in Alexandria.

Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. and conclude with a celebration of life service at 7 p.m., on Friday, September 26, 2025, with Rev. Pete Reishus officiating. Private family interment will take place at Kinkead Cemetery, Alexandria.

Joan was born on March...

Howard A. Mix

Howard A. Mix

September 18, 2025

Howard A. Mix, age 94, of Miltona, died on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Edgewood Senior Living in Alexandria.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Faith Lutheran Church in Miltona with Deacon Sharon Bridges officiating. Music is provided by pianist, Kevin Lee. Full military honors accorded by the Minnesota Honor Guard and the...

Charlotte M. Johnson

Charlotte M. Johnson

September 17, 2025

Charlotte M. Johnson, age 91 and a half, of Alexandria formerly of Fergus Falls, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Salmons Place Senior Care, Alexandria.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Pastor Darryl Knappen. Interment will take place at 11 a.m., Wednesday, September...

George W. Johnson Jr.

George W. Johnson Jr.

September 16, 2025

George W. Johnson, Jr., age 83, of Parkers Prairie, Minnesota, died on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Pelican Bay, Bethany on the Lake in Alexandria.

Private family services will be held. Interment will take place at Forest Home Cemetery in Buyck.

George was born on January 16, 1942, to George Sr. and Mabel (Nugent) Johnson in Minneapolis. He grew up in Minneapolis...